Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and
safety instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the collection box
or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make
sure you understand all the controls and
what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when operating. Tilting or lifting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not use whilst
people especially children or pets are in the
area
Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off -
remove plug from mains before
maintenance or if cable is damaged.
Keep the cable supply away from the cutting
means
General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the product by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be followed at all times.
Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply
if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has
been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged
cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled or unwound, coiled or
wound cables can overheat and reduce the
efficiency of your product
6. Keep cable away from the tines. The tines can cause
damage to the cable and lead to contact with live parts.
Always work away from the power point, operating up and
down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric
supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable
for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it
with a new one. Use only our replacement cable.
10.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11.Never carry the product by the cable.
12.Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
14.Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Cables
Use only 1.00mm2size cable up to 40 metres length
maximum.
Maximum rating:
1.00mm2size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from
your local Approved Service Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the tines.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged tines.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Operating on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not operate on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Use exreme caution when pulling the product towards you.
10.Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
other than grass.
11.Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
12.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all
times and especially when switching on the motor.
Danger - Do not touch rotating tines.
13.Do not touch the tines before the machine is
disconnected from the mains and the tines have to
come to a complete stop.
14.Do not tilt the product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
15.Never pick up or carry the product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
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